Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.65 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Dual tone arctic grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (2.5K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Arc A370M / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Direct X 12 Ultimate
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46.5 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.34 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.34 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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